[This content is an adaptation of a short fictional story, please watch it rationally, and do not sit in the right seat]
On a special day in 1975, she went to the supply and marketing cooperatives to buy wine, but encountered difficulties from the salesman, when the two were at a stalemate, a figure wearing a four-pocket military uniform walked into the supply and marketing cooperative, and the salesman saw the person, and his attitude changed instantly, and he became respectful.
I remember that day the sun barely shone through the mist of the countryside, paving a warm glow on the dirt road, Zhang Shuzhen of the village, a housewife in her early forties, stepped on the cloth shoes she sewn by herself today, and went to the supply and marketing cooperatives to buy wine.
Her family is not wealthy, her husband works as a worker at a construction site, and the family's expenses are all supported by his meager income, but she never drinks herself, this time she bought it to celebrate her daughter's small family-style birthday, although she is only a young age, but Zhang Shuzhen hopes to give her daughter some happy memories.
Walking on the street, she saw that the neighbors were also busy with their own things, not far away there was an old woman drying the quilt on the kang, cooking smoke curled up from her yard, a man riding a bicycle hula lala fast past, the bamboo basket was full of fresh agricultural products, Zhang Shuzhen liked this dirty but lively breath of life.
Soon she arrived at the supply and marketing cooperative, and saw the dilapidated gate from afar, with a few tricycles parked at the door, she took a deep breath and stepped in, although the kind of wine she wanted to buy was not expensive, but it was also a small expense for their family.....
The supply and marketing cooperatives were crowded with people, and the noisy people were very lively, and she squeezed to the counter selling liquor and was at the back of the line.
There was a young man in uniform in front of him who was buying wine, Zhang Shuzhen looked at his young and handsome face, and thought to himself how could this kid have the money to buy wine and drink, the young man quickly got the wine and left, it was Zhang Shuzhen's turn.
She said to the 30-year-old salesperson at the counter, "Lao Li, bring me half a catty of Lao Bai dry wine." ”
Unexpectedly, Lao Li turned a blind eye to her request, and simply turned around to sort out the things on the shelves, Zhang Shuzhen silently read it a few times in her heart, and raised her voice and shouted: "Lao Li, did you hear it?" ”
Lao Li finally turned around this time and said impatiently: "Ouch, you old women know how to buy wine, it's endless!" ”
Zhang Shuzhen was counted down by him, and suddenly tears rolled in her eyes, and she explained pitifully: "I... Didn't I buy it for my daughter's birthday....."
Lao Li was still unmoved, and said to others: "Look at it, this woman knows that she occupies the counter and doesn't leave, she really can't stand them!" ”
Zhang Shuzhen was stung by Lao Li's words, and tears burst out of her eyes...... Feeling like a poor beggar, she looked around and saw that the other customers were looking at her with sympathy, and some were whispering.
"Damn Lao Li, you're a complete bastard!" A middle-aged man finally couldn't stand it anymore, and rushed forward and scolded fiercely.
Lao Li was choked for a while, and he was speechless, although Zhang Shuzhen was a little heartwarming in her heart, but more resentment and humiliation, she was a hardworking and capable woman, never causing trouble to others, why was she treated like this?
Just when Zhang Shuzhen was about to turn around and leave, the door of the supply and marketing cooperatives was suddenly pushed open, and a strong light came through, shrouding Zhang Shuzhen's figure in it......
The man who came was a young soldier in a neat military uniform! I saw that he didn't say a word, walked straight to the counter, and grabbed Lao Li's collar, Zhang Shuzhen saw clearly that it was his son Xiaogang! Xiao Gang is only in his early twenties this year, and he took a few days off from the army, but he didn't expect to encounter such a thing.
"You old woman, how dare you make trouble with my mother? Kneel down and apologize! Xiao Gang's eyes widened angrily, and Lao Li's legs were weak in fright......
Lao Li was grabbed by Xiao Gang's collar, and he was so frightened that he almost knelt down, he nodded again and again, and stammered: "Xiao.... Xiao Gang, I.... I was wrong, I was really wrong, spare me this time....."
Xiao Gang's eyes were like electricity, and he glanced at Lao Li fiercely, and then pushed him to the ground, Lao Li got up in a panic, Zhang Shuzhen looked at her son, and her heart was mixed, on the one hand, she was very happy that Xiao Gang supported her, and on the other hand, she was worried that her son would get into trouble.
The supply and marketing cooperatives were silent, everyone held their breath and watched this scene, Zhang Shuzhen did not dare to speak rashly, for fear that Xiaogang's anger would ignite the whole house, and at this embarrassing moment, a child's cry suddenly came, breaking the deadlock.
It turned out to be a boy about 5 years old, who was so frightened by the commotion in front of him that he cried, and his mother hurried to comfort him, but the child just kept crying. Zhang Shuzhen was touched by the child's cry, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Seeing this, Xiao Gang hurriedly went over and hugged his mother's shoulders, and his tone was much softer: "Mom, don't cry, with your son here, who dares to bully you?" Zhang Shuzhen nodded, buried her head in her son's arms, and finally vented her long-standing grievances.
At this moment, Lao Li finally ran over, holding a bottle of Lao Bai dry wine in his hand, and handed it to Zhang Shuzhen with both hands, his eyes were still frightened, obviously frightened by Xiao Gang.
She looked up at her son's heroic figure, her eyes were full of pride and gratitude, she gently pushed Lao Li's hand away, and said to him, "No need, I don't want to drink the wine you handed me." With that, she pulled out a few crumpled bills from her satchel and slapped them on the counter.
Seeing this, Lao Li stood aside at a loss, not knowing whether to step forward or retreat, Xiao Gang stepped forward, blocked between his mother and Lao Li, and said coldly: "You take this money, give the best kind of wine to my mother." ”
Lao Li saw that Xiao Gang's eyes were sharp, and he didn't dare to say much, so he quickly took down a bottle of wine from the top shelf and put it on the counter. Zhang Shuzhen looked at the wine label, smiled, and looked at her son again, and the eyes of the two seemed to be condensed together at that moment.
Xiao Gang bent down and held the wine in his hand, smiled slightly, and said to his mother, "Let's go, Mom, let's go home for our birthday." Zhang Shuzhen nodded, and walked out of the door of the supply and marketing cooperatives side by side with her son.
After they left, Lao Li picked up the banknotes that Zhang Shuzhen threw on the counter, looked at the banknotes against the backs of the two, and couldn't say a word for a long time, and the others in the supply and marketing cooperatives were also motionless like sculptures, but no one's eyes did not linger on Xiaogang and Zhang Shuzhen.
In this way, an ordinary birthday purchase, but because of a conflict and reversal, let the warmth of family affection iron in this secluded village, the mother and son walked out of the supply and marketing cooperative, the sun outside has been somewhat dyed with the afterglow of the sunset, Xiao Gang gently handed the wine bottle to his mother, and winked at her.
Zhang Shuzhen looked at her son's heroic figure, her heart was full of happiness, she hugged Xiao Gang tightly, and said in his ear: "Son, mother's good son, if you don't have you, your mother will really be underestimated by that old Li." ”
Xiao Gang hugged his mother's slightly rickety back, patted her on the back vigorously, and said, "Mom, don't take it to heart." Look at me, it's just to protect ordinary people like you that I will make this military feat. ”
Zhang Shuzhen was moved by her son's words, tears rolled in her eyes, she gently pushed Xiao Gang away, kissed and kissed him on the face, and muttered: "My good son, Mom is proud of you!" ”
Xiao Gang was a little embarrassed by his mother's kiss, he rubbed his mother's hair, and said, "Don't do it, I'll just make a show to scare that Lao Li, Mom, do you think I should also start a family?" In the future, you will have a daughter-in-law to serve you. ”
Zhang Shuzhen was amused by her son's words, she slapped Xiaogang and said, "Becoming a family? That's up to you, you have to save up enough money for the bride price first! The two of them teased and teased like this, and the atmosphere was warm and happy.
They walked side by side on the path home, the sunset reflected the side faces of the two, Xiao Gang suddenly pointed to the front and said, "Mom, look, our house is in front of us." ”
Zhang Shuzhen looked at her son's hand and saw her own small courtyard, the black gate was open, as if to welcome their arrival, she couldn't help but speed up her pace, and Xiao Gang also followed her rhythm.....
The mother and son walked into the house, and saw Zhang Shuzhen's daughter sitting on the kang knitting a sweater, and when she saw her mother and brother coming in, she quickly ran over and gave Xiaogang a big hug.
"Brother, you're back! I thought you wouldn't even be able to make it back for my birthday this time. The daughter said happily, Xiaogang handed her the wine bottle in his hand, and said with a smile: "Silly girl, how could my brother let you go on this birthday?" And ah, it's the best old white dry wine I've ever bought you! ”
When her daughter saw the wine bottle, her eyes lit up, and she praised her brother for being considerate and thoughtful, and Zhang Shuzhen looked at the two children from the side, with a happy smile on her face.
"Okay, okay, don't make any trouble." Zhang Shuzhen said, "Go and bring the food, my mother has stewed chicken soup for you!" ”
So the three of them had dinner by the warm stove, Xiao Gang told his sister about his interesting things in the army while eating, the atmosphere was warm and harmonious, after the meal, Zhang Shuzhen poured a small glass of wine for her daughter, and said: "Daughter, today is your birthday, my mother gives you this small glass of wine, I wish you peace and happiness!" With that, she and Xiao Gang also toasted their daughter.
The daughter took that little sip and smiled happily. She said: "Mom, brother, although our family is not rich, as long as you are here, it is my greatest happiness!" ”
Zhang Shuzhen listened, her eyes were full of tears, she looked at her two children, and her heart was extremely gratified, yes, although life is not easy, as long as the family is happy, there is no life that cannot be passed.
In this way, as the night grew thicker, this ordinary and extraordinary day came to an end in the warmth of this small family.
After all kinds of encounters on this day, Zhang Shuzhen finally realized that although life is not always smooth sailing, as long as the family is of one heart and one mind and cares for each other, there is nothing that it cannot overcome.